develop your

basketball skills

ABOUT US

ESB Academy is a developing Basketball Academy that started up in March 2021. We offer individuals the opportunity to develop their basketball skills as well as the opportunity to better themselves.

The purpose of ESB Academy is to allow players to develop their skills, playing more games i.e. Developing their Basketball IQ and ultimately allowing them to play at a higher level at a later stage in their basketball career.

Miguel Pereira

East Side Ballers (ESB) Academy was founded in 2021 by Miguel Pereira. Miguel has more than 17 years experience with Basketball. Through his Basketball career Miguel has won numerous trophies and was chosen to represent South Africa at the Shanghai special olympics in 2007 where he received a bronze medal.

He is currently the Master in Charge of the Basketball Department at St Benedict’s College in Bedfordview. Miguel is highly passionate about promoting sportsmanship with a love of physical fitness. He is an extremely hard-working individual, both on and off the court. He is absolutely compelled by school sports with emphasis on ALL sports.

Miguel believes that more should be done in and out of schools with regards to coaching and conditioning for young sportsmen to be able to successfully pursue a professional sporting career after school. He strives to always do what is in his power and ability to be able to make sure he positively contributes towards that goal.

Miguel is open minded to new methods and ideas from other successful coaches, and loves learning new things about sports and youngsters. He thinks that most of the life lessons and discipline structures we teach our youth take place on the sports field and not in the classroom behind a desk. He always ensures that he is best equipped with the right skills to be able to help the youth in the world.